Planning

Exhibition Stand Build and Management Services

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Planning

07 May 2024 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is planning a procurement process for the provision of Exhibition Stand Build and Management services for UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE). The contracting authority responsible for this anticipated requirement is the Secretary of State for DBT. The estimated contract value is £4.8m excluding VAT, with an anticipated contract length of 3 years plus a potential 1-year extension. Key dates include the Request for Information (RFI) deadline on 31 May 2024, Market Engagement Event on 3 July 2024, and the Contract Award scheduled for 21 January 2025. The procurement route is RM6124 Communications Marketplace.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in design, construction, project management, logistics, branding, and audio-visual integration services to compete for a substantial contract in the realm of security and defence exhibitions. SMEs and consortia are eligible to bid for this contract. With deadlines set throughout 2024, interested businesses should engage with the DBT by registering on the Communications Marketplace by 12 August 2024 and submitting their proposals by the designated deadlines. The stand design and management services required include a range of tasks from design concept creation to audio-visual integration, offering a diverse scope for businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to the UKDSE brand's objectives.

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Notice Title

Exhibition Stand Build and Management Services

Notice Description

Requirement for services related to exhibition stand build and management for a global programme of security and defence exhibitions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services Required Design: Design stand concepts in line with the UKDSE brand, objectives and specifications and provide 2D/3D renderings and revisions Stand Build: Contruction, installation and dismantle of stand at UK and overseas events, in compliance with organisers terms and conditions. To include installation of audio-visual systems, lighting systems, air conditioning, power outlets, and other electrical components within the exhibition stand. To also include catering arrangements. Contract management: Specified role to manage the contract with UKDSE and to manage budgets, spend, reviews and change management Project management: Day-to-day event project management of overseas or UK exhibition in build phases and during the exhibition, working with a UKDSE project manager. Logistics and Transportation: Handling logistics and transportation of the stand components to the event venue, ensuring timely delivery and installation and dismantle. On-site Management: Providing on-site support during the event, including stand setup, standby during exhibition, dismantling, and addressing any issues that may arise. Graphics and Branding: Creation and incorporation of branding elements such as logos, graphics, and signage into the stand design. Production: High quality production of agreed graphics and branding to a range of size specifications. Audio-Visual Integration: Integrating audio-visual equipment, lighting, and interactive displays. Storage and Maintenance: Where necessary offering storage facilities for stand components between events and providing maintenance services to keep the stand in optimal condition. Additional information: As part of early market engagement, DBT requesta information from suppliers (RFI) to help inform our thinking and the commercial strategy for these services. Information provided will be treated as commercially sensitive and will not have a bearing on the outcome of procurement for these services. Please email commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk to request an RFI template.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045775
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014458-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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